Random questions to which you seek an answer

[GraemeE]

Thanks for the advice guys - will keep everyone updated

For the record id like to point out that I take great joy in observing the obvious cultural differences in strategies- very fitting

American, German, Canadian.....and of course Matt (just use wizard magic)

[SKT]

You’re getting a lot of good advice for your “hypothetical” question @GraemeE

[northsouthdenimguy]

@GraemeE

The American Way…force it

[GraemeE]

@northsouthdenimguy

Exactly

German - take the time to get all the possible info and engineer an effective and efficient solution

Canadian - politely ask for help from the appropriate professionals (and be sure to adequately thank them after)

[goosehd]

@GraemeE … in my case $20.00 CAD a piece for two guys that were the size of small mountains. I would say that I helped (I tried), but those 2 moved the tub like I would a tub of ice cream.

[GraemeE]

said in Random questions to which you seek an answer:

Lets say, hypothetically you had a hottub that you needed to lift up 1/2" to slide a thin metal plate under (bracket that supports the poles for lifting the cover off said hottub) and even without water its too heavy to lift by hand .
How would you do it?

In this hypothetical situation you do not have access to a large pry bar, car jack or a small crane

And the winner is flat shovel with 2x2 through the handle for extra leverage when lifting

[northsouthdenimguy]

@GraemeE

Congrats!

I’m surprised the shovel could withstand something like that and not bend or break

[GraemeE]

@northsouthdenimguy it was right up to the point of breaking when I kicked the plate under

5 more seconds and it would have snapped

I was wearing no PPE and had no pre task plan ( my safety directors at work would have had a shit fit)

[northsouthdenimguy]

@GraemeE

USA! USA!

[Rustygate37]

I would of used a sky hook… but ok